One of the films releasing in theatres this week is Manoj Bajpayee’s Governor. Directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, the financial thriller is inspired by real-life stories, but with a creative and dramatic presentation. The film also stars Adah Sharma, Noushad Mohamed Kunju, Madhoo Shah and Krisha Kurup among others. Ahead of its release, let’s revisit the 1990–1991 Indian economic crisis and how former Reserve Bank of India Governor S. Venkitaramanan stepped forward to save the country’s economy. In Governor, Manoj’s character is named A. Ramanan. If you’re unaware of India’s important financial chapter, here’s what exactly unfolded.
